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UN Treaty to Control Arms Sales Hits Snag - New York Times Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:52:55 GMT

Washington Post

UN Treaty to Control Arms Sales Hits Snag New York Times UNITED NATIONS — The global effort to regulate the sale of conventional weapons suffered a significant though likely temporary setback on Thursday after Iran, Syria and North Korea opposed the draft Arms Trade Treaty, blocking the consensus needed for ... Iran, North Korea, Syria block UN arms trade treatyReuters Iran, N. Korea, Syria block UN arms trade treatyUSA TODAY Iran, NKorea, Syria block adoption of UN global arms trade treaty, but ...Washington Post BBC News -Aljazeera.com -GlobalPost all 101 news articles »

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Ten years after Iraq war began, Iran reaps the gains - Los Angeles Times Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:45:15 GMT

Ten years after Iraq war began, Iran reaps the gains Los Angeles Times The signs are evident in the prominence of pro-Iran militias on the streets, at public celebrations and in the faces of some of those now in the halls of power, men such as Abu Mehdi Mohandis, an Iraqi with a long history of anti-American activity and ... and more »

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Iran's support for Syria still appears strong - but is it hedging its bets? - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:20:40 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran's support for Syria still appears strong - but is it hedging its bets? Christian Science Monitor The Iranian complaints are the diplomatic side of an on-the-battlefield proxy war in Syria, with both sides reportedly receiving a surge of weapons from outside powers in recent months. Iranian military and financial support for Mr. Assad has been ... Iran's Long LeashHuffington Post all 178 news articles »

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The man who turned Iran nuclear - BBC News Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:34:17 GMT

BBC News

The man who turned Iran nuclear BBC News In a rare interview, the man dubbed "the father of Iran's nuclear programme" tells how the project began under the Shah, who wanted to leave the option for a bomb open. Now in his 80s, Akhbar Etemad remembers all too clearly the pressure the Americans ...

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'Argo' could help compensate former Iran hostages - CNN (blog) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:31:44 GMT

'Argo' could help compensate former Iran hostages CNN (blog) Washington (CNN) – It won an Academy Award, made people forget "Gigli" when they think Ben Affleck, and now the movie "Argo" may even pull off another feat - help move legislation through Congress. The frustrated Foreign Service officer on the phone as ...

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Iranian-Pakistan gas link has gains in pipeline for Zardari and Ahmadinejad - The Guardian Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:57:46 GMT

The Guardian

Iranian-Pakistan gas link has gains in pipeline for Zardari and Ahmadinejad The Guardian The two men were attending a ceremony to launch construction, on the Pakistani side, of a new pipeline that will funnel natural gas from Iran's South Pars field in the Gulf to energy-starved Pakistani businesses, car drivers and consumers from the end ...

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Focus on Syria and Iran Instead - New York Times Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:35:56 GMT

Focus on Syria and Iran Instead New York Times Although Secretary of State John Kerry reportedly wants to catalyze Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, he will find that urgent issues spawned by Iran and Syria will demand much of his focus. Kerry's first trip in his new job was dominated by the Syrian ... and more »

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Don't Leave Iran's Cyber Dissidents Unarmed - Huffington Post (blog) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:37:23 GMT

Don't Leave Iran's Cyber Dissidents Unarmed Huffington Post (blog) In a few short months, the world won't have Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to kick around anymore. Not that many on the world stage, save his fellow anti-American aspiring autocrats, will miss him. This is because, in June, the Islamic Republic of Iran will be ...

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Around the block How Iranian companies manage to keep trading with foreigners - The Economist Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:36:35 GMT

Trend.az

Around the block How Iranian companies manage to keep trading with foreigners The Economist “IT'S all about the documents,” says Sajad, a manager of an Iranian shipping firm. “Iran is in the printing business now.” He is referring to the lengths to which Iranian companies go to circumvent sanctions. In this case, the documents are faked to ... Japan's Oil Imports From Iran Rise to Highest Since March 2012Bloomberg Chinese tanker, able to carry 2 million barrels of crude, seen at Iran portPress TV Iran News Round Up March 26, 2013Critical Threats Project all 13 news articles »

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How Iran could get the bomb overnight - Power Line (blog) Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:22:41 GMT

Fars News Agency

How Iran could get the bomb overnight Power Line (blog) The West has tried to stop Iran from manufacturing nuclear weapons by diplomacy, sanctions and cybersabotage, and with the threat of military action if Tehran crosses red lines in moving toward the final stages of making a bomb. If Iran becomes ... Iran's New Year ChallengesCouncil on Foreign Relations Taking an Iran Option Off the TableMiddle East Online Forget the Smiles: US, Israel Still Divided on IranThe Jewish Press Fars News Agency -Payvand all 40 news articles »